Curious about the world around me, and far beyond. Puzzled about some human behaviour. Intrinsic academic from earliest age, relishing learning to understand, and later to share my understanding with others, while continuing to learn from them.

Travelled:Attended a dozen schools in a dozen years before college, visited 40 countries, lived in 30 cities in 10 states.

Careers: Research biochemist (70’s). Military officer (80’s-90’s). University educator (00’s-10’s). Married 25 years, no children but have adopted family, plus dog kids. Science Circle contributor since 2008.